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A4 GAS

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GAS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,536 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,471 miles

slightfree play in o/s joint on steering centre bar

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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A4 GAS is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 GAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 GAS registered?

A4 GAS is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A4 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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